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Rehearsal – 13-6-24

Lins Emails
Hi there,
Just to let you know that we will be going through the same songs as we did last week together with songs from the rest of the programme for the Summer Spectacular.
This week we will be finishing the main rehearsal at 9.15pm, but we will not be stopping for a break, and once we have finished the main rehearsal, Chris will stay behind and rehearse the solos etc.
We have decided to drop Africa from the programme, so we will be starting with the Mamma Mia medley.
Well, that’s all for now, so I will see you on Thursday.
Bye for now.
Eric

What a lovely afternoon!

Lins Emails
Hi there,

Firstly, here’s a message from Lillian.
Dear New Music Makers,
Once again, I am reminded what a privilege it is to be conducting such a fine choir. Though the men’s section may look small, they certainly packed some power and the whole group sounded balanced on Saturday.
My husband remarked that although it may have sounded quieter than the village hall, it was in tune and he really enjoyed the concert. Among my children, they loved Java Jive!
Amelia’s mum, April, commented that the choir just keeps getting better and better each year. It was such a treat to hear Amelia play. She’s only ten years old! And she’s not only my violin student, but now also Chris’ piano student. I believe she’s preparing for a Grade 5 ABRSM exam on piano and it’s only her first year learning! Maybe next time she can play something on the piano for us, too.
I was as disappointed as you that I couldn’t sing for this concert. Maybe you’ll let me sing one song for the Summer Spectacular—The Distance from Hercules is a favourite of mine, and I’ve never had the chance to perform it!!
I’m looking forward to rehearsal on Thursday, we will be reviewing several new pieces for the Summer Spectacular, so come ready to sort out notes and rhythms again.
Well done, choir!
Lillian
I can only re-iterate what Lillian has said, and from the comments we have received from the rest of the audience, we did ourselves proud.

We were sold out in the end, which again is credit to you for selling the tickets, as any profit from our concerts go towards purchasing more music for our future programmes.

I would also like to thank everyone who stay behind and help clear up, it has never been done so quickly.

Now, moving on, I enclose a copy of the programme that we have put together for the Summer Spectacular on the 20th July 

As I have mentioned in the past, we will have four spots for solos etc and we would like to start rehearsing for them this week, so those of you who would like to try out, bring your music along with you on Thursday, and Chris will go through your piece with you during the interval, and then again next week, and the following week we will hold the audition for the four spots.

Well, that’s all for now, so I will either see you at Local vocals on Wednesday at Hamble Heights, or at rehearsal on Thursday.

bye for now.

Eric

pdf icon Summer-Spectacular-Programme-2024.pdf

Summer Concert

Lins Emails
Hi there,
We are in desperate need of some raffle prizes for the concert on Saturday.
If you have anything that you could give, can you bring it along on Thursday at the rehearsal at KCC and give them to Eunice.
Many thanks
Eric

Well done Saturday!

Lins Emails
Hi there,
Here is a message from Lillian regarding Saturday’s concert.
Dear Choir,
I hope you are all enjoying the beautiful weather we are having!
Thank you to each and every one of you who performed yesterday at Hedge End Methodist Church. It was a beautiful concert and though there were mistakes here and there, I enjoyed hearing you perform. It is a privilege to be a part of a choir that started in 1970 and is still going strong today.
I look forward to the next two rehearsals for us to tidy up some songs. Please make your best attempt to memorise “Africa”.
All the best,
Lillian
The reaction that I have received from the audience was that they thoroughly enjoyed the concert, but wished that a few more would have come along to support the event.
Maureen has asked me to remind the ladies that the Lacy Blue Tops are NOT colourfast so they need to be washed separately.
Well, that’s all for now, so I will see you at rehearsal on Thursday.
Bye for now.
Eric

Saturday’s Concert

Lins Emails
Hi there,
Just a reminder that we have a concert at Hedge End Methodist Church on Saturday, at 7.00pm.
Lillian has asked that we meet at 6.15pm so that we can sort out where everyone will be seating and have a warm-up.
I enclose a copy of the programme sort that you can have your music ready in the right order.
See you either this afternoon at Avon Park for Local Vocals, or tomorrow night at rehearsal.
Bye for now.
Eric
doc icon HEMC-Programme-2.docx

Christmas Concert

Lins Emails
Hi there,
Just to let you know that the Music Committee will be holding a meeting on the 21st May to discuss the music we will be singing for our Christmas Concerts, so I enclose a copy of the music that hold at the moment, so that you can have a look through and make any suggestions that the Committee will take on board, together with any other song that you think might be suitable.
If you can let me know asap so that Tony can have a chance to look at the piece ready for the meeting.
Regards
Eric
pdf icon NMM-Christmas-Music-April-2024-snapshot.pdf

Fw: Rehearsal plan for 25 April

Lins Emails
HI there,

Lillian would like to run the rest of our rehearsals in concert order:
Africa
Come What May
Rocketman
Java Jive
Rutter – The Music’s Always There for You
Shenandoah
To Make You Feel
Matchstalk Men
Rhythm of Life
-interval-
Chili Caliente
Take 5
Someone to watch
Human
Wherever you are
When you believe
Viva la vida
One voice
She is going to be diving into details and wants to refine dynamics, articulation, and diction. So she hopes you will all have mastered the pitches and rhythms from now on!
Just to remind those that are coming to the Bitterne URC concert on Thursday that we need to be there for 1.30pm.
Also, those attending the Shuffleboard evening on Saturday, you need to bring your own cutlery and drinks as plates and dishes will be provided. Its a 7.00pm start.
I can confirm that the concert to help celebrate the Centenary Celebrations at Hedge End Methodist Church on the 11th May is going ahead.
Well, that’s all for now, so I’ll either see some of you at Local Vocals tomorrow afternoon at Florence Court, Segensworth, or at the concert at Bitterne URC on Thursday afternoon, or at the rehearsal on Thursday evening.
Bye for now.
Eric

Rehearsal this Thursday 18 April

Lins Emails
Hi there,
Here is what we will run through together before 9pm:-
The Rhythm of Life
Happy Talk
Someone to Watch Over Me
Chili Caliente
Java Jive
Rutter – The Music’s Always There for You
Matchstalk Men (if there is time)
Then once we have finished the main rehearsal, for those of you who will be coming to the Private concert at Bitterne URC on the 25th April, we will be rehearsing the following:-
It’s a Grand Night for Singing
Sing, Sing, Sing
The Music of the Night
All I Ask of You
At Last
One
Singing in the Rain
Mary Poppins Medley – Spoonful of Sugar, Feed the Bird, Supercalafragilistic
Why We Sing
You Raise Me Up
Pinball Wizard
Sweet Caroline
If you have already let me know or put your name down on the list for the Shuffleboard Night on the 27th, at Hedge End Village Hall, can you let me know asap.
Following on from our successful Local Vocals yesterday at Shawford Springs, we been ask to sing at Florence Court, Segensworth, next Tuesday at the normal time of 1.45 for 2.00pm start. Can you let Eunice know if you are available.
Well, that’s all for now so I will see you at rehearsal on Thursday.
Bye for now.
Eric